Women's Tennis Set to Close Home Slate Against Alcorn

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- The Southern Miss women's tennis team takes on the Alcorn Lady Braves at home on Tuesday, March 29. The Golden Eagles are set to take on their third in-state foe in the past week and will take the court at the Southern Miss Tennis Complex for the final time this season.

The Golden Eagles (10-2, 1-0 C-USA) are set to host their third opponent from the Southwestern Athletic Conference in 2022. Southern Miss previously faced off with the Jackson State Lady Tigers and the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes of the SWAC last weekend, winning both contests in convincing fashion and is 8-0 against SWAC foes dating back to 2020.

Southern Miss enters its final home contest with a 7-0 record in Hattiesburg. The Golden Eagles currently own a 30-match win streak at the Southern Miss Tennis Complex, which dates back to 2018. Head coach Steve Schram has yet to lose a match at home during his tenure with the Golden Eagles.

The Black & Gold is 12-0 against the Lady Braves since 2006. Southern Miss last took on Alcorn on Feb. 29, 2020, picking up the home win by a score of 4-0. The Golden Eagles have not conceded a point to the Lady Braves since 2008, recording nine-straight sweeps.

Alcorn enters Tuesday's matchup with a record of 3-13, with a 3-4 mark in SWAC play. The Lady Braves are on a three-match skid, suffering losses to Alabama A&M, Alabama State and Mississippi State.

The Southern Miss women's tennis team hosts Jackson State at 2 p.m. on Saturday, before taking on MVSU on Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission at the Southern Miss Tennis Complex is free, and fans can follow the women's tennis team on Twitter, @SouthernMissWTN for updates.

Women's Tennis Set to Close Home Slate Against Alcorn

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